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Steins;Gate Re:Boot comes August 20 with redrawn visuals, a revamped UI, new rerecorded music and voice lines, and animated sprites.
2026-05-08 18:29
Developed by Uu and published by Sanuk and ErogeJapan, SiNiSistar2 is finally coming to Steam on May 16 this year.
2026-05-08 18:11
Developer Amazing Seasun Games announced that their gacha game Snowbreak: Containment Zone would resume services on May 8.
2026-05-08 16:58
On May 8, DLSite parent company viviON launched viviON Lab, its new game publishing label specializing in indie games.
2026-05-08 16:07
Publisher Alliance Arts announced that their upcoming game Drunken Goddess Reflux had reached over 200,000 Steam Wishlists.
2026-05-08 14:15
Developer Drecom’s Tokyo Stories will be published by Happinet for Steam. A new release date for the game is yet to be determined.
2026-05-08 12:42
In a recent interview, Paranormasight series director Ishiyama and producer Oushu discuss the future of the franchise.
2026-05-08 00:00
We talk to a Japanese developer about what makes Wuthering Waves’ graphics and performance impressive from a technical standpoint.
2026-05-07 23:00
Yuji Horii talks about why he wanted to implement an AI-powered character into Dragon Quest X and what he hopes to accomplish with the addition.
2026-05-07 22:00
A new AI-generated commercial by Japanese cosmetics brand Utena faces online criticism for looking “too similar” to the Sailor Moon art style.
2026-05-07 21:00
“Stranger Than Heaven,” the theme song to RGG Studio’s eponymous game, is performed by Ado, Sosuke Fujihara, Tori Kelly, and Snoop Dogg.
2026-05-07 17:49
Dynamis One and NC have dropped new information about Astrae Oratio, an upcoming magic RPG set in 1889 Tokyo.
2026-05-07 16:41
Nekopara series creator Sayori talks about the dystopian lore introduced to the series with Nekopara Sekai Connect.
2026-05-06 23:00
Level design lecture by Infinity Nikki developer PR, held at Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2026.
2026-05-06 22:00
The organizers of Japan’s Tokyo Game Dungeon have been going to great lengths to spread awareness about what they call “sekkyo ojisan.”
2026-05-06 17:54
Former staff members of Buta Productions have established the independent animator collective Ponbleu.
2026-05-06 16:16
Steins;Gate Re:Boot comes August 20 with redrawn visuals, a revamped UI, new rerecorded music and voice lines, and animated sprites.
2026-05-08 18:29
Developed by Uu and published by Sanuk and ErogeJapan, SiNiSistar2 is finally coming to Steam on May 16 this year.
2026-05-08 18:11
Developer Amazing Seasun Games announced that their gacha game Snowbreak: Containment Zone would resume services on May 8.
2026-05-08 16:58
On May 8, DLSite parent company viviON launched viviON Lab, its new game publishing label specializing in indie games.
2026-05-08 16:07
Publisher Alliance Arts announced that their upcoming game Drunken Goddess Reflux had reached over 200,000 Steam Wishlists.
2026-05-08 14:15
Developer Drecom’s Tokyo Stories will be published by Happinet for Steam. A new release date for the game is yet to be determined.
2026-05-08 12:42
In a recent interview, Paranormasight series director Ishiyama and producer Oushu discuss the future of the franchise.
2026-05-08 00:00
Yuji Horii talks about why he wanted to implement an AI-powered character into Dragon Quest X and what he hopes to accomplish with the addition.
2026-05-07 22:00
A new AI-generated commercial by Japanese cosmetics brand Utena faces online criticism for looking “too similar” to the Sailor Moon art style.
2026-05-07 21:00
“Stranger Than Heaven,” the theme song to RGG Studio’s eponymous game, is performed by Ado, Sosuke Fujihara, Tori Kelly, and Snoop Dogg.
2026-05-07 17:49
Nekopara series creator Sayori talks about the dystopian lore introduced to the series with Nekopara Sekai Connect.
2026-05-06 23:00
The organizers of Japan’s Tokyo Game Dungeon have been going to great lengths to spread awareness about what they call “sekkyo ojisan.”
2026-05-06 17:54
Former staff members of Buta Productions have established the independent animator collective Ponbleu.
2026-05-06 16:16
Japanese game developers discuss the success of Neverness to Everness (NTE) and why a game of the same scale would be hard to pull of in Japan.
2026-05-06 14:27
The Witch Hat Atelier anime adaptation producer Hiroaki Kojima recently addressed inquiries about the show’s actual production period.
2026-05-06 14:23
Developers of bizarre Korean game TOMAK: Save the Earth ~ Love Story ~ discuss the story behind the title’s development.
2026-05-05 23:00
A new AI-generated commercial by Japanese cosmetics brand Utena faces online criticism for looking “too similar” to the Sailor Moon art style.
2026-05-07 21:00
Former staff members of Buta Productions have established the independent animator collective Ponbleu.
2026-05-06 16:16
The Witch Hat Atelier anime adaptation producer Hiroaki Kojima recently addressed inquiries about the show’s actual production period.
2026-05-06 14:23
Netflix content acquisition director Yuji Yamano talks about how the company views partnerships with Japanese anime companies.
2026-05-05 17:50
Japanese journalist speculates Nippon TV is intentionally limiting viewing opportunities for Studio Ghibli films to defend television.
2026-04-30 22:00
The decision reportedly comes amidst Pony Canyon’s difficult financial situation as of late, driven a lack of hit titles.
2026-04-28 17:22
Toho’s Godzilla Theater project commemorates 70 years of the iconic franchise.
2026-04-24 00:00
In the May 2026 issue of Animage, Mobile Suit Gundam creator Yoshiyuki Tomino expressed disappointment in how some fans interact with the series.
2026-04-23 22:00
Syundei, the author of the Go for It, Nakamura! manga series, has made a new statement following their departure from X last week.
2026-04-23 14:10
Shihei Lin’s company, Mix Green is launching its own manga editorial department and has opened submissions for manuscripts.
2026-04-20 22:00
A study by Hamaru Strategy surveyed over 35 thousand Japanese consumers on their opinions of random/blind-buy merch.
2026-04-18 01:00
A Japanese website admin was recently charged with violating the Copyright Act for posting summary articles of the Overlord anime series and Godzilla films.
2026-04-17 12:03
Kochi prefecture, which launched the initiative, is one of the least populous prefectures in Japan.
2026-04-17 01:00
By delegating routine tasks to the AI-powered Mantra Engine, Square Enix hopes to streamline the manga editing process.
2026-04-16 23:00
Japanese entertainment company Toho announces new anime-centered expansion strategy focusing on “mass production.”
2026-04-15 18:16
This spring, Keio University is launching a new endowed course titled Anime Peace Studies: Creating peace through Japanese anime.
2026-04-14 01:00
Pragmata has an extra scene you can unlock by completing a few extra steps after finishing the game. Here’s how to go about it.
2026-04-27 17:59
AUTOMATON West’s guide on how to get the Courage in Desperation achievement in Capcom’s Pragmata.
2026-04-22 17:23
The Who Needs Guns!? achievement in Pragmata can be acquired in different areas and ways, but here is one of the best spots to do so.
2026-04-22 13:42
Pointers on how to locate Holo-Walls and Mini Cabins in Pragmata’s to unlock achievements and benefits for Hugh and Diana.
2026-04-21 14:44
Here are some remap suggestions to make Death Stranding 2: On the Beach more comfortable for controller play.
2026-03-23 12:59
Our tips on how to get the “Cat Got Your Tongue?” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-06 18:41
How to defeat Resident Evil Requiem’s final boss. It goes without saying, but this guide contains spoilers.
2026-03-06 17:49
Here are some useful tips for taking down Resident Evil Requiem’s Plant 43, the monstrous flora at the bottom of the crater in Raccoon City.
2026-03-05 18:26
ATUOMATON WEST’s detailed guide on how to take down the Commander boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-05 18:03
Detailed guide on how to take down Super Tyrant, an enemy with more moves than your standard Resident Evil Requiem boss.
2026-03-05 14:38
Here are some in-depth tips on how to defeat the Titan Spinner (known as the Giant Spider) in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-04 15:56
Here’s our guide on how to defeat the Girl boss in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-04 01:00
Resident Evil Requiem’s Blister Borne is especially deadly because of its ability to convert zombies into more powerful Blister Heads. Here’s how to beat it.
2026-03-04 00:00
Here:s our guide on how to easily get the “Bang For Your Buck” achievement in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-02 19:04
A detailed guide to beating the Chunk boss as Leon in Resident Evil Requiem.
2026-03-02 18:51
The Girl is Resident Evil Requiem’s unkillable, roaming monster. Here’s how to survive you first encounter with her as Grace.
2026-03-02 12:40
Non-gaming news
Japan’s major cosmetics brand faces backlash for AI-generated ad following Sailor Moon comparisons
A new AI-generated commercial by Japanese cosmetics brand Utena faces online criticism for looking “too similar” to the Sailor Moon art style.
Indie games
Japan’s best-selling sexy demon slaying nun action RPG SiNiSistar2 comes to Steam on May 16 alongside 18+ patch
Developed by Uu and published by Sanuk and ErogeJapan, SiNiSistar2 is finally coming to Steam on May 16 this year.
nintendo
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie wasn’t “localized” from English to Japanese, but rebuilt. Shigeru Miyamoto explains new approach to script
Mario series creator Shigeru Miyamoto talks about Nintendo and Illumination’s approach to localizing The Super Mario Galaxy Movie for Japanese audiences.













































































